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Israeli films, TV series that got our vote

Ahead of this week’s election, immerse yourself in these political dramas and comedies.

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‘SWEETIE’S PARTY’ is a series that tells the story of a naive influencer who becomes a Knesset member.
‘THE ESCAPE’ stars Ido Tako as Yoel, a young man born into a sect that, despite a disclaimer, will remind many of the Lev Tahor cult.

‘The Escape’ makes its debut, ‘Shalom’ enchants - review

In addition, "Cupertino" is a new series from Robert and Michelle King, the husband-and-wife duo behind "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight."

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Actor Yossi Pollak.

Retired Israeli theater, film star Yossi Pollak dies aged 81

Veteran Israeli performer Yossi Pollak, who worked in film, television, theater, and directing, has died after a career spanning more than four decades.

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The film opens in 1987, as 12-year-old Boaz (Yair Mazor) prepares for his bar mitzvah under a cloud of tension in his family.

Moshe Rosenthal’s ‘Tell Me Everything’ brings a powerful coming-of-age story to Israeli theaters

Tell Me Everything, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year, the first Israeli feature film to be shown there in years, is also a portrait of an unconventional family.

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Award-winning Israeli movie sold to HBO for streaming in Europe

Following its successful debut at the Berlinale, "Concerned Citizen" was also sold for distribution in film theaters across the US, Canada, Germany, Canada, England, Ireland and more.

AUGUST 17, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The logo for HBO

'Black Notebooks', Shlomi Elkabetz’s new film, premiers in Tel Aviv

The film, provides a rare, singular glimpse into the tumultuous life of the late Ronit Elkabetz, one of the greatest actresses in the history of Israeli cinema.

DECEMBER 13, 2021ByMICHAL GALANTI
Movie Director Shlomi Elkabetz and singer Dikla

‘Big Eyes’ to highlight Jerusalem Film Festival’s Israel programming

Zohar stars in it as Beni Furman, a womanizing basketball coach, and Arik Einstein as his friend, a basketball player.

JULY 25, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
A SCENE FROM the film ‘More than I Deserve.’

Israeli filmmaker takes seething swipe at identity in Cannes festival

His film for Cannes Film Festival expresses outrage as well as intimacy for Israel.

JULY 10, 2021ByREUTERS
THE REFILM Festival offers movie-goers an unusual chance to see restored vintage reels of film classics.

Isra-Drama promotes international cooperation through Israeli theater

The annual festival introduces some 200 viewers from across the globe to the new theatrical works in Israel.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
DAVID GROSSMAN (left) and Joshua Sobol.

Esau, An Israeli film based on a biblical sibling rivalry - Watch

“Esau,” a drama based on the novel by the same name by Israeli author Meir Shalev, stars Shira Haas, Harvey Keitel and Lior Ashkenazi.

OCTOBER 29, 2020ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
Meir Shalev

Evangelical Christians and Israel: Divisive issue explored in new film

The documentary focuses on what motivates American Christians to support Israel and what form their support takes.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN
A SCENE from ‘Til Kingdom Come.’

Jerusalem Cinematheque to hold online event

Additionally the Israeli Academy of Film and Television announced that it will be accepting submissions for the Ophir Awards until June 11 in all categories.

JUNE 9, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN
Jerusalem Cinematheque unveils renovated auditorium

Israeli films included in Cannes official lineup

Being selected for the festival this year means that the film can be promoted as an “Official Cannes Selection,” which confers prestige and can help the film attract audiences.

JUNE 3, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN
Here We Are

Movie review: 'The Day After I'm Gone'

FEBRUARY 19, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN
With Menashe Noy and Zohar Meidan. Hebrew title: Hayom Sheh Ahari Lachti. 98 minutes. In Hebrew, check with theaters for subtitle information.